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May 7th 2013 11:57 am

Sony's MDR-1 headphones are available in both wireless Bluetooth and noise-canceling varieties, as well as the traditional style. For all three models the design is largely the same, with CNET calling the fit and feel "excellent," and PC Mag describing the design as "graceful." The MDR-1 headphones are also incredibly comfortable, with Wired saying they "feel fantastic on your head," and Pocket-Lint found that they "sit securely without skull-pinching so are perfect for long periods of wear." With three types of headphones available, the audio quality might usually vary greatly between models, but not the MDR-1. Wired thinks the pair equipped with Bluetooth "sound great," and PC Mag says the noise canceling model offers "wonderful" audio performance. However, audiophiles should be careful, as Pocket-Lint says the "sound isn't particularly neutral." With the MDR-1 line, Sony has crafted a model of headphones ready to meet a wide variety of needs, while still offering a relatively uniform audio experience and comfort across the board. Just be mindful of the price, as this style and sound doesn't come cheap.

Yes, they cost a little more than wired headphones, but they deliver wireless convenience, astonishing comfort and outstanding audio. If these things matter to you, and you’re down with Bluetooth, dive right in unafraid. These are the among the best Bluetooth headphones we’ve tried.

While it’s not suitable for a high-end head-fi system, it is brilliant at its chosen mission of making mobile devices sound as smooth and listenable as possible. I plan to get a lot more casual use out of my pair. Feeling good is good.

Sound wise- these are fantastic- after using these for about six months, I've really come to appreciate these for vocals. Compared to my other cans- Shure SRH840, Beyerdynamic DT1350, Sony XBA3 and Skullcandy MixMaster, these have a lot less thump and clash. Specifically, these don't have a...

Great potential hidden behind poorly crafted instruction manual. Incredible that Sony would put so much money into R&D, manufacturing and marketing but fail in the final step of making sure the consumer can use this product up to its full potential.